There are plenty of choices for pumpkin patches near Houston. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms
Best Pumpkin Patches Near Houston for Fall Fun
Free alligator education at Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Sarah Banks.
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Visit Froberg's Farm for fall festival fun, a pumpkin patch, and more. Photo courtesy the fall
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From pumpkins to corn mazes, there's loads of seasonal fun at local farms. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms
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Houston Fall festivals that are fun for the whole family. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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Visit the Hall of Paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science. Photo courtesy of Visit Sugar Land.
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Help your Scout rack up the badges at these programs in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva.
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Our favorite gymnastics gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Palace Social has bowling and a restaurant in addition to arcade games. Photo courtesy of Palace Social
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The Mini classes at Goldfish Swim School are a great bonding experience for parent and child. Photo courtesy of the school
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Ready Go Amusement Arcade photo by author Elizabeth R.
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A crafting party at one of these venues or at home is the perfect celebration for a creative kid. Photo courtesy of Color Me Mine
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See aquatic life without a fee at Sea Center Texas. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Our top picks for your Houston bar/bat mitzvah. Photo by Juliano ASTC, courtesy of Pexels.
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These Houston ice cream shops have the best treats for kids. Photo by Kelly Patino, courtesy of Mommy Poppins.
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Host a party at a Houston indoor water park. Photo courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge
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Pick your own flowers at one of these Houston farms. Photo courtesy Summer Skye Gardens
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Go for a nature walk in on of Houston's huge parks. Photo by Anthony Rathbun, courtesy of the Houston Arboretum.
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Discovery Green hosts free events like Arte en el Parque, where kids learn Spanish while making art. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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NASA's Space Center is one of Houston's best science museums for kids. Photo by Pierce Ingram, courtesy of Travel Texas
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Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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Children's Museum Houston is free every Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston
Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Houston
Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook
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City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
Kid-Friendly Skate Parks in Houston
Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
Best Attractions and Things To Do in Houston that are Kid-friendly
John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.
20 Things To Do in Downtown Houston With Kids
Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi
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Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company
Family-Friendly Houston Breweries Where Kids Can Play, Too
Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park
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Batting cage photo courtesy of the Bellaire Bats
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Photo courtesy of Big Air in North Houston
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Plan a magical quinceañera with these dress shops and venues. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Houston has many kid-friendly museums, and not all are children's museums. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston
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In winter, visit Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Photo by Ann Alva Weiding Photography, at bigredmuse.com.
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New to fishing? Try a Galveston fishing boat tour.
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The outdoor pool at the Moody Gardens Hotel, photo courtesy of Visit Galveston.
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One of our favorite petting zoos near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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Make it an unforgettable family getaway from Houston by hiking Enchanted Rock. Photo courtesy Passport to Texas.
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MKT has great family-friendly restaurants! Photo courtesy of @mendocinofarms and MKT
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Your little learner will love the variety of toddler classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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Treat your kid to one of these Houston spas with services for children. Photo courtesy of Float Baby
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Climb with your kids at one of these indoor rock climbing gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Texas Rock Gym
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Bowling is a fun indoor activity to add to your list this summer. Photo courtesy of Palace Social
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Fishing at Sea Center in Freeport, TX. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Round up the girls and head out for a kid-free night in Houston. Photo courtesy of Thirsty Bee Meadery
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Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.
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San Antonio has a lot of budget-friendly things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Botanical Garden
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Birdwatching at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, photo courtesy of Houston Audubon
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Montessori preschools focus on hands-on learning. Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Montessori School
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Hero Headquarters is a birthday party entertainment company in Houston. Photo courtesy of Hero Headquarters
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Check out one of these breakfasts in Houston for a casual meal when the kids get up early. Photo courtesy of Snooze
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Free activities like feeding the ducks at Mary Jo Peckham Park are simple and still great fun for kids. Photo courtesy of Canva
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For the best baby clothes, try these Houston baby boutiques. Photo courtesy of Threadfare Children's Boutique
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The Houston Zoo is a great stop for kids, and near other things to do in Houston, too. Photo by Jessica A., courtesy of the zoo
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Families enjoying a night out. Photo courtesy of Paradigm Brewing in Tomball
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Playgrounds Without Limits photo courtesy of Memorial Park, Facebook
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Take a look at one of these popular toddler dance classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet preschool program.
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Zoo Boo starts this weekend! Photo courtesy of Houston Zoo.
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Best Halloween Events in Orlando 2025 for Kids and Families: Theme Parks, Haunted Houses, and More

Villains like the Sanderson sisters always have a good time at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Photo courtesy WDW
Villains like the Sanderson sisters always have a good time at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Photo courtesy WDW
9/21/25 - By Charlotte B

Halloween events in Orlando are approaching and festivities are gearing up throughout Central Florida. Theme parks, seasonal attractions, local municipalities, and other organizations are hosting all sorts of frightfully-fun Orlando Halloween events. Read on for our top picks for Halloween happenings in and around Orlando. And for even more updates on ghostly gatherings, use our Orlando Halloween Guide!

Make the most of fall by visiting an Orlando fall festival, corn maze, or pumpkin patch. Better yet, get all the details about seasonal fun in our Orlando Fall Fun Guide! And don't forget to sign up for our FREE Orlando newsletter for more events delivered to your inbox.

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2025 Orlando Halloween Events: Theme Parks & Attractions

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights through October 31, 2025
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back at Magic Kingdom! Event includes trick-or-treat trails, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, a Not-So-Spooky Fireworks Spectacular, and more. READ MORE

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience

Orlando
Through October 31, 2025
This annual event at Crayola Experience Orlando includes Halloween crafts, a themed scavenger hunt, character photo-ops, and more. Trick or treating will take place on the weekends. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream

Orlando - Recommended for ages 13+
Select nights through November 1, 2025
Howl-O-Scream is back at SeaWorld, with haunted houses, scare zones, live shows, and nighttime coaster rides. READ MORE

Showcase of Citrus: Haunted Monster Truck Ride

Clermont - Recommended for ages 12+
Select nights through November 1, 2025
This Halloween, Clermont’s beloved Showcase of Citrus transforms into a realm of unrelenting terror. The once-familiar orange groves are no longer a safe haven—they've become a harrowing landscape of fear. Your only hope for survival? Climb aboard towering 16-feet tall, 40-foot long Monster Trucks, manned by fearless Showcase Rangers, and plunge into a wild escape through the cursed fields. This is an immersive, heart-pounding thrill ride into the very heart of a nightmare. READ MORE

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Florida Resort

Winter Haven
Weekends through November 2, 2025
Legoland Florida celebrates Halloween with its annual Brick-or-Treat event. Kids can visit Brick-or-Treat stations for candy and goodies, meet LEGO Halloween characters, partake in a Monster Party with costume parade, and enjoy ghoul-tastic Halloween shows. READ MORE

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Orlando
Select days through November 2, 2025
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes, and more. Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. READ MORE

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Orlando - Recommended for ages 13+
Select nights through November 2, 2025
Universal Orlando has been serving up scares for over 30 years with its Halloween Horror Nights event, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and attractions. READ MORE

Boo at the Brevard Zoo

Melbourne
Weekends in October 2025
At Brevard Zoo's annual Halloween event, guests can participate in themed activities, photo-ops, and trick or treating at the zoo. READ MORE

Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts and Goblins

Kissimmee
Weekends, October 11-26, 2025
Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins returns for family-friendly fun and fright. Don’t be afraid to have a little fun in “Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum,” where Cyrus the Gravedigger is ‘dying’ to teach you about the paranormal. Meet Gatorland’s own Florida Bigfoot, Skunk Ape, at the Cryptid Petting zoo, then hop aboard the Cryptid Express, where you can seek out hidden beasties like Moth Man, Chupacabra, Jersey Devil, and more. READ MORE

Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Weekends, October 11-26, 2025
Celebrate Halloween at the fan-favorite Zoo Boo Bash, the perfect way for children and families to safely show off those Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat while enjoying the fun of the Zoo. The Zoo will have plenty of not-so-scary decorations, inflatables, a DJ with music for dancing, and trick-or-treat stations with candy that’s conservation-friendly. READ MORE
Get dressed up and party at Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo
Get dressed up and party at Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo

More 2025 Halloween Events Around Orlando

The Haunting Of River Ranch

River Ranch - Recommended for ages 8+
Friday & Saturdays, September 26-November 1, 2025
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is conjuring up thrills this Halloween season with The Haunting of River Ranch. This spine-tingling event calls upon the spirits for a witching-good time, featuring immersive experiences throughout the resort. Guests can venture into the haunted stables—the chilling centerpiece of the event—before braving a terrifying walkthrough, exploring scare zones, striking poses at eerie photo ops, and indulging in themed food and beverage booths. READ MORE

Halloween at Boo Spring

Orange City
October 3 & 4, 2025
Halloween at Boo Spring includes a Haunted Trail, Guided Moonlight Hikes, and a Haunted River Cruise hosted by Blue Spring Adventures. This is a spooky after-hours event that will include loud noises, strobe lights, jump scares, and possible suggestive themes. Parental discretion is advised. READ MORE

A Petrified Forest Scream Park

Altamonte Springs - Under age 16 must be accompanied by adult
Select nights, October 3 - November 1, 2025
A Petrified Forest is now an official Scream Park! Survive three all new haunted trails, plus a brand new escape ride and an all-new immersive theater experience. Guests can also enjoy laser tag or book a backstage tour where guests can participate in the scaring.  READ MORE

Rocktoberfest / Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In

Tavares - FREE
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Join the City of Tavares for its annual Rocktoberfest featuring the Monster Splash Seaplane fly-in with a crowd favorite "pumpkin drop" contest, a live rock show, food trucks, vendors, contests, and more. READ MORE

Pumpkin Glow at Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland
October 23 - 25, 2025
The Oakland Nature Preserve's Glow Trail will be lined with Jack-O-lanterns created by members of the community creating a beautiful night-time hike. Feel free to dress in costume. There is candy for the kids and some cool critters to see. READ MORE

BOO! on Broadway

Kissimmee - FREE
Friday, October 24, 2025
This family-friendly Halloween celebration attracts thousands of attendees, featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment, and local vendors. READ MORE

City of Apopka Halloween in the Park

Apopka - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
This is a free family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event with kid activities (ages infant to 12 years), vendors, and more. Don’t forget to bring your own bags for trick-or-treating. READ MORE

Longwood Monster Dash 5K

Longwood
Saturday, October 25, 2025
This Halloween themed race includes a 5K event and a free kid's dash. Runners are invited to wear costumes. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. READ MORE

Spooktacular at Avalon Park

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Kids can trick-or-treat at this downtown Avalon Park event, which will also have bounce houses, community performances, vendors, food trucks, and a costume contest. READ MORE

Halloween at Old Town

Kissimmee - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
Grab your little ghoul or goblin for a night of Halloween fun at Old Town. Celebrate the spookiest of holidays with free trick-or-treating, entertainment, and a costume contest. READ MORE

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About the Author

Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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